Video Résumé Tips
Have you been thinking about livening up your job search with a video résumé? According to Jobster, you should keep the following things in mind:
- Be concise – Don’t let the hiring manager get bored. A video resume should be between two and four minutes long.
- Be specific – Show and/or tell viewers what role you want and why you would be great in it.
- Be honest – Just like a paper resume or a professional profile, there is no room to fudge the facts in a video resume.
- Be yourself – Make sure your personality shines through. Remember, the audience is prospective bosses and co-workers so be work-appropriate.
- Be presentable – Dress the part. This will be different for different jobs, but a wrinkle-free, button-up shirt and khaki slacks are always safe.
- Be creative – Employers see a lot of resumes and more and more video resumes. Try to stand out by being creative and showcasing your work if applicable.
- Be enthusiastic – This is the time to stand out from the crowd. Smile and be confident.
- Be prepared – Don’t just wing it. It’s helpful to give specific examples about why you are great at what they do.
- Be organized – think of your video like a story. Have a beginning, middle and an end.
- Be engaged – Sit up straight and talk to the camera as if it was a person.
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